Sermons on To His Heavenly Banquet:

O.u.a.t. (Once Upon A Time)

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

This sermon calls into question whether the events of Jesus resurrection appearances were reality and how that relates to our lives.

Once Upon A Time – John 20: 19-31 Intro: Once Upon A Time is usually used at the beginning of most children’s stories or fairy tales. – The stories may seem believable but we know by the “once upon a time” it probably isn’t true. What if the story of the life and ministry of Jesus began with ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do You Love Me?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005

What are the conditions under which the disciples "loved" Jesus and how does that relate to our loving him?

Do You Love Me? John 21: 1 - 19 Intro: How many times have you had someone very special to you ask one of the following questions? How much do you love me? Why do you love me? Do you love me? --- My favorite response to the last questions is, “You mean today?” That usually puts an end not ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

By Faith

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005

A sermon about persevering in our faith and continuing in our faithfulness to Christ Jesus until the very end of our lives.

By Faith / Hebrews 11:29 – 12:2 Intro: I once read a story about a tightrope walker who strung a cable across one tall building to another. – He asked the crowd that gathered, “do you believe that I can walk across with?” --- The crowd was enthusiastic about it. So, he asked a young man who ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Yet Once More

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005

There is a choice before you. Remain unshakably true to God so that when our universe is shaken into destruction, you may stand safe and secure. For truly, nothing matters; only loyalty to God.

Yet Once More – Hebrews 12: 18-29 Intro: This passage is about contrasts between old and new / old and new covenants. – So much material here that we will concentrate on only 2 verses. Read Verses 28 & 29 I. The writer contrasts the experience at Mt. Sinai with the giving of the new covenant ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Your Seed Still In The Barn?

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

We have had some great weather recently haven’t we? Praise the Lord for plenty of rain and good weather this year. It has made a real difference in the harvest. I hear that the peanut crop and the cotton crop was wonderful this year. As churches i

We have had some great weather recently haven’t we? Praise the Lord for plenty of rain and good weather this year. It has made a real difference in the harvest. I hear that the peanut crop and the cotton crop was wonderful this year. As churches in the Bethel association we are in a similar ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

Worship

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004

From the beginning, the secret to Israel’s blessing was when they had a good relationship with the Lord it was characterized by faith and obedience.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A question to ask ourselves is, “Who Are You Worshiping?” During the tenure of the great orator Henry Ward Beecher, a visiting minister (Beecher’s brother) once substituted for the popular pastor. A large audience had already assembled to hear Beecher, and when the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 28:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Are We Doing? Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Jan 15, 2004

The first in a series of messages from 1 & 2 Timothy. "The Purpose Of The Church."

Introduction: The contemporary christian group, Casting Crowns, has recently released a song, "If We Are The Body." It says in that song that if we are the body, why aren’t his hands reaching? I will admit, as a pastor, that it is very easy to get side tracked - especially when it comes to growth. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

My Attitude Toward Suffering

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

Everyone is going to have suffering. But our understanding of it and attitude toward it determines if it destroys us or makes us.

James 1:1-8 “My attitude toward suffering” May 16, 1999 - morning 1. We have someone who can identify with us in our pain (1:1-2a) someone who is on our level - “a bondservant” someone who understands our pain - “scattered abroad” someone who cares about our pain - “My brethren” NOTE: Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Up Your Anxious Days

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 4, 2004

This is a devotional that i wrote for the church newsletter

Giving up Your Anxious Days 1 Peter 5:7 Devotional Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 The Greek understanding of anxiety was to have a divided mind or to have anxious interest. The concept of a divided mind is to lose focus or to attempt to focus on too many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Satan's Plan To Destroy Lawrence Drive Baptist Church

Contributed by Wade Bridges on Jan 29, 2001

Being Aware of Satan’s Devices

SATAN’S PLAN TO DESTROY LAWRENCE DRIVE BAPTIST CHURCH I Peter 5:8 Satan has a Plan to Destroy Lawrence Drive Baptist Church. This Plan has not changed since the fall of mankind. What is this Plan? Notice the following Outline below. 1. SATAN’S PLAN IS TO DISTORT OUR LOVE: A--Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Year King Uzziah Died

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Seeing the Lord and not ourselves is the key to worship.

Thesis: Seeing the Lord and not ourselves is the key to worship. Intro.: 1. Have you ever been surprised at what people hear at church? a. Kids hear things differently, often in humorous ways. 1) Illust. Some children were once asked to draw a picture of Jesus. Boy drew a plane. Pointed out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4

Addicted Themselves To The Ministry

Contributed by Greg Irby on Oct 18, 2000

Imagine for a moment if all who were in a Bible believing church would become addicted to the ministry, what would happen.

Text Verse: 1 Cor 16:15 (1 Corinthians 16:15) "I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)" Introduction: Notice the words used in this verse. This family had addicted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Before And After

Contributed by Wade Biggs on Oct 18, 2000

All of us here today no doubt have seen the commercials with a message of what something used to be and what it becomes.

All of us here today no doubt have seen the commercials with a message of what something used to be and what it becomes. I can recall some concerning aging spots, wrinkles, vinyl siding, weight lose (subway) , body shops, hair replacement, hair color (tone away the gray) and many different ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-29

Why We Needed Revival

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 26, 2001

A revival is not an option, it is a must.

WHY WE NEEDED A REVIVAL II TIMOTHY 2:24-3:5 24And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 25In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; 26And that they may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Time For The Lord To Act (The Acts Of The Lord) Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

GOD’S INTERVENTION IS THE PATHWAY TO DELIVERANCE FROM OPPRESSION

)BIG IDEA: GOD’S INTERVENTION IS THE PATHWAY TO DELIVERANCE FROM OPPRESSION I. (:121) WHY WOULD GOD WANT TO INTERVENE? A. Integrity of My Life "I have done justice and righteousness" – "I’ve been perfectly fair" B. Injustice of My Oppression "Do not leave me to my oppressors" – God hates ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:121-128

Denomination: Independent/Bible